Panel Beater

Panel Beater / Body Builder Ryde Depot What We Offer Earning Potential: $109,000 - $119,000+ including reasonable overtime loading and generous allowances (inc. superannuation) $38.58 - $42.45 per hour, depending on skills and experience Tool Allowance: $20.61 payable weekly Attendance Allowance: $30.15 payable on rostered worked hours Annual Leave loading of 17.5% - 20% (dependent on consecutive shift type and pattern) Up to 5 weeks annual leave (dependent on consecutive shift type and pattern) 15 days sick leave accrued annually Eligible for long service leave after 7 years Other applicable allowances payable as engineered and listed in the relevant industrial instrument Ongoing Training and Development: Including in-house Heavy Vehicle Brake courses presented by a registered TAFE teacher Exposure to Advanced Technologies: Work on a range of vehicles, including Euro 5 & 6 technologies Licence Upgrade Opportunities: Upgrade from a car licence to MR licence, with costs covered by the company Career Progression: The chance to fulfil higher duties or undertake additional roles Benefit Programs: Fitness passport, Novated Lease options, Employee Assistance Programs and more Team Environment: Work in a close knit, team oriented environment with quarterly BBQs to celebrate together Employee Referral Programme: Opportunity to earn a cash bonus of $1,000 for successfully referring qualified candidates for selected positions Employee OPAL card: Providing free travel on the Opal network for employees Role Responsibilities Undertake the preparation and cleaning of all surfaces prior to any paint application, including filing, grinding, and sanding the body of a vehicle to restore a smooth surface Remove, repair, and replace allocated panels that are damaged Maintain all spray‑painting equipment and tools provided by the Company Provide all body structural, accident damage, and associated repairs, service and maintenance to vehicles as required; work on associated components to complete whole tasks within the skill level of the position Maintain, prepare, replace, and repair all vehicle body components, panels, frames, and door systems Manufacture, service and fit vehicle components constructed from aluminium, timber, steel, stainless steel, glass, fiberglass, sealing and bonding materials Demonstrate and maintain clean workshop practices in day‑to‑day operations and ensure these practices meet the high standards of the Workshops team Ensure that all maintenance and repairs are performed according to company policies and procedures, and are recorded on the designated forms and documents provided Maintain all workshop practices in a manner that adheres to all Workplace Health and Safety regulations The Successful Applicant Will Possess relevant trade qualifications – MVTC (essential) Have adequate verbal and written communication skills Be able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of skills relative to a spray‑painting role Have minimum 3‑5 years of experience in a similar role Adhere to and understand WHS regulations and relevant company policies Have experience working in a team environment on daily maintenance and repair schedules Be proactive and motivated in finding better ways to continuously improve, while being adaptable in a dynamic and growing team Be physically fit to carry out the necessities of the role Be willing to undergo a pre‑employment medical check and working with children check Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted working rights in Australia Hold a current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence issued by the relevant State Highly Regarded Previous panel beating experience Choose An Organisation That Values You We invite you to consider Busways as your employer of choice through this opportunity. Join an organisation that supports an inclusive, safe, team‑focused environment, where you can work alongside leaders and colleagues with diverse skills and knowledge to share. We value, recognise and appreciate that our employees are the driving force behind our success, allowing us to thrive. We offer our employees the chance to develop, evolve and take on additional duties throughout their time with us, providing possibilities to progress their career over time. We encourage our employees to follow their passion for growth within the organisation, supporting advancement throughout the journey they choose to share with us. About Us To learn more about the Busways story, visit our website and learn about our career opportunities and our company legacy. Apply Now If you believe this is the perfect role for you, please apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter that specifically addresses your suitability to the role. Individual applications will be processed as soon as they are received. Applications can be submitted by clicking 'Apply Now' or sending an email to For any queries about the role please contact the Regional Assets Manager, Fleet: Branko Pecanac on 0428 014 378. Busways is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse social, cultural, and gender backgrounds. No agency applications, please. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Truck Transportation #J-18808-Ljbffr